Recruiting Buzz Surrounding Western Pennsylvania Prospects, Pt.1

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["416615"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6652822ca621e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last checked in on Jance Henry back mid-April, yet the last four weeks have been noteworthy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Since our latest update on the top ten PA prospect, Henry went on to receive a phone call from Kam Martin, the running backs coach over at UCF. The conversation led to a scholarship offer for the freshman back. In the same week, Henry created quite the buzz after announcing his first SEC offer out of Ole Miss. A massive stamp of approval came Henry's way after the Wisconsin offer earlier in the year, now with the SEC validating his skillset, the sky is truly the limit, thus is his ranking as well. Michigan State, West Virginia, and UConn have all offered the Central Valley back since. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1287780,"width":"644px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-28-205527.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1287780" style="width:644px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["646684"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6652822ca6294"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Visits to Penn State, Maryland, and Pitt through the month of April. Maryland and ACC member Virginia Tech would offer [player_tooltip player_id='646684' first='Brendan' last='Alexander'] in the same month. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May would prove to be a huge month for the top-ranked defensive lineman out of Central Valley. Offers out of Stanford, UConn, and Georgia Tech. Two offers that created a bit of noise among recruiting circles came out of Michigan State and Arkansas. The BIG10 and SEC resonate well among prospects, these two programs calling to provide Alexander with a scholarship opportunity hits a bit different than the rest. Worth noting that Alexander took home OL MVP at the ALL22 camp held in State College, PA. Many like Alexander at DL, myself included, yet I might have to adjust my future projection based on that performance alone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1287787,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-28-211653.png?w=975" alt="" class="wp-image-1287787" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["447350"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6652822ca6348"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Haven't checked in on former Shady Side Academy, Imani Christian prospect and top overall wideout [player_tooltip player_id='447350' first='Carter' last='Bonner']. Updating his offer list took more time than I imagined it would.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The offer window for 2027s is different from that of 2025s and/or 2026s. You're going to want to get on a freshman of this caliber. This is reflected when watching Bonner's recruitment trend. 2024 began with a flurry of interest in the form of offers via Akron, UConn, Troy, and BIG10 programs Maryland and Michigan State. Things have been quiet since, with the lone offer announced over the course of four months coming out of local G5 Miami of Ohio. Bonner spent time visiting Penn State and Pitt between this four month span, smart to tighten up relationships with those programs early. Watch for Duke, Boston College, and possibly other BIG10 programs to hit Bonner's line before August comes around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1287900,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-29-002911.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1287900" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["944134"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6652822ca63a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Great to see an evaluation hit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='944134' first='Cayden' last='Parker'] has burst onto the FBS scene this past March, we spoke about Parker and relayed his thoughts after securing his first FBS offer out of Miami of Ohio. Ranked just outside the top 100 prior to that announcement, Parker is probably deserving of a bit of a bump. After speaking with Coach Ross Watson, [player_tooltip player_id='944134' first='Cayden' last='Parker'] announced yet another FBS scholarship opportunity, this time out of another MAC school in Toledo. Ceiling could be beyond the G5 level, yet I imagine Parker ends up with 5-7 MAC offers before his senior year, he's a clear target among those circles. Will likely see a rise on our ranks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1287904,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-29-003647.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1287904" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156137"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6652822ca63fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">First recruiting report for Imani Christian's Will Gorman, first time updating on all things Gorman since his PRZ camp appearance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami of Ohio and Hampton University reached out to Gorman this month to offer the 6'2.5 OLB/EDGE. 4.0 GPA likely making things easy for potential suitors when they check in and inquire on the the top 30 2026 prospect. Gorman checked into our camp back in January with an Akron offer already under his belt, consistent work post camp had UNLV also pulling the trigger. Can get a full list fo his current opportunities below or on his recruiting profile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1287905,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-29-010508.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1287905" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["647645"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6652822ca6458"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aliquippa quarterback prospect [player_tooltip player_id='647645' first='Marques' last='Council Jr.'] announced his first Division One scholarship opportunity coming post-Aliquippa showcase. The offer came out of Robert Morris, with Offensive Coordinator and QB Coach Josh Firm speaking to Council after the workout. A great opening into the recruiting world for a young man with an FBS ceiling. We are all waiting for tape, yet Robert Morris can see the writing on the wall, as can we, which is why Council is already ranked as a top 10 2026 QB prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Don't be surprised when the sophomore passer announces more offers headed his way before September comes around. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MJthebest1QB/status/1788675549059056127","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MJthebest1QB/status/1788675549059056127 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->